Accounting Manager
Apply NowCompany: Johnson Health Tech Companies
Location: Torrance, CA 90503
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations while actively performing budgeting, forecasting, and accounting work within a swiftly expanding business segment. This role manages all aspects of financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
The Accounting Manager will work closely with IT, Sales, Operations, HR, and other business units to provide financial insights and support business decisions. This role reports to parent/international accounting teams in Japan and Taiwan, requiring strong collaboration and the ability to work across time zones at times. The ideal candidate must have SAP experience, a strong accounting background, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position supervises AP and AR staff and is a hands-on leadership role that directly impacts financial operations.
Responsibilities:
Accounting:
Actively perform month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
Review and implement new financial policies in accordance with IFRS/GAAP
Ensure financial and other transactions are reported timely and accurately in financial statements
Review and implement new financial policies
Completes and manages the month-end close process
Supports financial improvement processes
Maintain monthly journal entries
Primary person supporting internal and external annual audits, tax, and review processes
Responsible for intercompany account reconciliation
Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost-effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, including opening/closing of accounts, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments
Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost-effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments
Responsible for tax reporting and tax compliance, including sales tax
Reporting:
Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Ensure reported results comply with GAAP/IFRS as well as in compliance with corporate standards
Work closely with Japan and Taiwan accounting teams to ensure reporting alignment and compliance
Maintain and create reports as needed
Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Management:
Oversee AP and AR functions while also processing transactions as needed
Ensure timely invoice payments, expense reporting, and collections
Monitor and manage cash flow, credit terms, and outstanding receivables
Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting:
Develop and maintain annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with business units
Analyze actual results and budget/forecast variances, providing insights and recommendations
Work with department heads to control costs and optimize financial performance
Analysis:
Supports business analysis to identify financial and business trends designed to mitigate risk
Provides recommendations to improve business and financial performance
Develop procedures to improve financial practices
Facilitate business and financial improvement within the organization
SAP & Process Improvement:
Utilize SAP for accounting processes, reporting, and financial analysis
Identify and implement efficiency improvements in accounting workflows
Serve as the key contact for SAP finance-related matters
Management:
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members
Responsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and development of supporting accounting team members
Conduct regular check in's with direct reports for performance management and coaching
Drive team to succeed in reaching productivity and quality goals to meet/exceed customer need
Marginal Job Functions:
Other projects as assigned
Requirements
Education:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Additional education, such as MBA or CPA, a plus
Experience:
5+ years of hands-on, progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Preferred experience with managing the process, development, and implementation of internal controls
Prior experience working with international teams preferred
Experience with a publicly traded company preferred
Other Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, Vlookup)
Strong system skills - experience with SAP mandatory
Experience with Concur and Adaptive Insights preferred
Firm analytical skills to understand business drivers that link operational performance to financial results
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, able to clearly communicate financial information in an easy-to-understand manner at multiple levels and functions within the business
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Industry experience with a focus on direct and/or wholesale distribution preferred
Occasional travel required
Benefits:
We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:
Health & Dental Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off benefits
Product discounts
Wellness programs
EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations while actively performing budgeting, forecasting, and accounting work within a swiftly expanding business segment. This role manages all aspects of financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
The Accounting Manager will work closely with IT, Sales, Operations, HR, and other business units to provide financial insights and support business decisions. This role reports to parent/international accounting teams in Japan and Taiwan, requiring strong collaboration and the ability to work across time zones at times. The ideal candidate must have SAP experience, a strong accounting background, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position supervises AP and AR staff and is a hands-on leadership role that directly impacts financial operations.
Responsibilities:
Accounting:
Actively perform month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
Review and implement new financial policies in accordance with IFRS/GAAP
Ensure financial and other transactions are reported timely and accurately in financial statements
Review and implement new financial policies
Completes and manages the month-end close process
Supports financial improvement processes
Maintain monthly journal entries
Primary person supporting internal and external annual audits, tax, and review processes
Responsible for intercompany account reconciliation
Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost-effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, including opening/closing of accounts, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments
Oversee and maintain the efficient and cost-effective banking infrastructure and bank activity, transfers between accounts, and electronic payments
Responsible for tax reporting and tax compliance, including sales tax
Reporting:
Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Ensure reported results comply with GAAP/IFRS as well as in compliance with corporate standards
Work closely with Japan and Taiwan accounting teams to ensure reporting alignment and compliance
Maintain and create reports as needed
Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Management:
Oversee AP and AR functions while also processing transactions as needed
Ensure timely invoice payments, expense reporting, and collections
Monitor and manage cash flow, credit terms, and outstanding receivables
Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting:
Develop and maintain annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with business units
Analyze actual results and budget/forecast variances, providing insights and recommendations
Work with department heads to control costs and optimize financial performance
Analysis:
Supports business analysis to identify financial and business trends designed to mitigate risk
Provides recommendations to improve business and financial performance
Develop procedures to improve financial practices
Facilitate business and financial improvement within the organization
SAP & Process Improvement:
Utilize SAP for accounting processes, reporting, and financial analysis
Identify and implement efficiency improvements in accounting workflows
Serve as the key contact for SAP finance-related matters
Management:
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members
Responsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and development of supporting accounting team members
Conduct regular check in's with direct reports for performance management and coaching
Drive team to succeed in reaching productivity and quality goals to meet/exceed customer need
Marginal Job Functions:
Other projects as assigned
Requirements
Education:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Additional education, such as MBA or CPA, a plus
Experience:
5+ years of hands-on, progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Preferred experience with managing the process, development, and implementation of internal controls
Prior experience working with international teams preferred
Experience with a publicly traded company preferred
Other Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, Vlookup)
Strong system skills - experience with SAP mandatory
Experience with Concur and Adaptive Insights preferred
Firm analytical skills to understand business drivers that link operational performance to financial results
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, able to clearly communicate financial information in an easy-to-understand manner at multiple levels and functions within the business
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Industry experience with a focus on direct and/or wholesale distribution preferred
Occasional travel required
Benefits:
We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:
Health & Dental Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off benefits
Product discounts
Wellness programs
EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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